Be Inspired

Story :Ted L Glines has been writing since 1965, with many poems published in college literary magazines and the "underground" free press (Village Voice, etc.). Poet: © Ted L Glines Topic: Chasms And Bridges Whether dancing the circle or sitting in the pews, the world is full of wonder and knee-jerk news. For those full of spite and woeful complaining, the world is full of darkness; no hope remaining. Diversity spawns, attacking spasms, elevating hate and deepening the chasms. You are who you are, smart as a fox; why confine yourself to a bleak little box? For those full of love and compassion caring, the world is full of brightness and warmth in sharing. Diversity spawns a chance to build bridges, elevating love and life privileges. You are who you are, smart as a fox; expressing yourself, you're out of that box! We can make this world a beautiful place if we toss away frowns and put smiles on our face. Abolish that burden of com

Story Behind: Nothing is as strong as gentleness. Nothing is as gentle as real strength Faith is not contrary to the usual ideas, something that turns out to be right or wrong, Give way to roads with greater bend and empty signs that still pretend. Topic : From The Heaven Up Above Why can't we sleep forever And live inside our dreams, Sheltered from the heartbreak That life can sometimes bring. You could live in a world Bordered only by your mind And never have to worry About running out of time. You could live out all your dreams, A life of love and laughter. Your every desire is fulfilled, You'd live happily ever after. You could take the stars From the heavens up above Then gift them to the one That shares your feelings of love. You could gather every rose For only their eyes to see. You would never have to question Will this love forever be.

Story: Don't ever think success can't be achieved. Inspiration is here and you need to read this for encouragement. Topic: Success The road to success is not straight. There is a curve called Failure, A loop called Confusion, Speed bumps called Friends, Red lights called Enemies, and Caution lights called Family. But if you have a spare called Determination, An engine called Perseverance, Insurance called Faith, and A driver called Jesus, You will make it to a place called Success!!

Story Behind:  Sometimes I feel like life has so many things against us. Poverty. Personal issues. With these weights on our shoulders, we don't feel happy or we try to find it but can't. You can find it. You just have to preserve through it. Topic: Just Want A Happy Life I live with depravity, Pressure like gravity. Why can't they just see I want to live happily? Surrounded by poverty, The cravings of obesity, Those dreams of reality. Why can't they just see I want to be all I can be? I try to live with simplicity, But I get hit with hostility. People keep telling me You won't live happily. Forget all this negativity. I'm going against normality, Living a life of morality In a world full of brutality. Spitting out blasphemy, Using profanity. Why not be in harmony? Treat strangers like family. Going to love unconditionally, I know my personality. Don't need this scrutiny. I know who I will be, Just watch and see.

Story Behind: Hope you like this poem. Never rest without success Topic: A Voice Behind When into sorrow, my poor soul sinks When a sound of despair in my heart rings I'm strongly pushed to do my best By a voice that says, "There is still hope you dare not rest." When chains of sorrow surround me well When in my self, I feel like hell I'm forced to face life with its tests By a voice that says,"There is still hope you dare not rest." When I just feel like crying aloud When all my worries rise like a cloud I'm guarded safe like a bird in its nest By a voice that says,"There is still hope you dare not rest." From all my fears, I now am free I'm good and strong, I could clearly see, But can anyone say, is it from east or west That I hear the voice, "There is still hope you dare not rest." With hope and courage, I just am full Because of the voice, that gave me a very strong pull It's my loving God, the

Story Behind: This poem I wrote was an inspirational look at life in general and the reason we live as we do because some of us never stop. Topic: Never Stop Being You Never stop caring about the little things in life. Never stop dreaming, and don't give into strife. Never stop wondering are we on our own. Never stop thinking has your spirituality grown. Never stop building bridges that lead to better tomorrows. Never stop trying, and don't give into sorrow. Never stop feeling amazed at the beauty that surrounds you. Never stop hearing the music, and don't give into the blues. Never stop pushing away negative thoughts that make you feel sad. Never stop looking at the all the miracles we have had. Never stop loving the ones you hold dear. Never stop giving, and don't give into the fear. Never stop smiling, but look forward to each new day. Never stop shining in your own special way. Never forget that all storms will clear. Remember brighte

Story Behind: I wrote this poem on my 16 birthday just to show that even though my life isn't perfect I still love it and wouldn't change a thing about it. Through It All Friends come and go Life flies by right before your eyes. You loose ones you love Yet through it all you still love your life. People leave you to fight alone You put on a fake smile to hide all your pain Yet someone still knows your hurt. Through it all you still put on a front to satisfy those around you Thorough it all you wouldn't change a thing Through it all you wouldn't trade your life for fame. You build a wall to try to keep from getting hurt You lock up you heart and throw away the key to see who cares enough to look for the key Through it all there's not many people that got you to open up yet still you love it all. Struggles meet you in the face to watch you slip up Yet through it all you wouldn't change a thing. Through it all you wouldn't change a